Knowledge is Power! Current Data Center News, Events and Blogs
Want to get into the booming data center industry – but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re coming from the trades, the military, or just looking for a career that pays well and actually grows, this guide will show you exactly what it takes to break in. Why Consider a Career in the Data
What’s powering the AI revolution? It’s not just algorithms — it’s infrastructure. And the companies building it are in a talent war unlike anything we’ve seen before. From ChatGPT to autonomous vehicles, AI has entered the mainstream — and it’s driving demand for computer, cooling, and electrical power at unprecedented levels. But here’s what most
Tired of chasing jobs that are in dead end industries and lead to nowhere? Wondering how to break into one of the most stable, high-paying industries without a technical degree? Or maybe you’ve already got the skills — but you’re not sure how to get in front of the right hiring manager? You’re not alone.
💥 The Future of AI Is Being Built Now Massive AI-powered data centers are breaking ground in Texas and beyond.If you’ve been waiting for the next big thing in tech infrastructure, this is it. The Stargate Project isn’t just another job opportunity—it’s the biggest tech buildout of the decade. 🚀 What Is the Stargate Project?
Pkaza was thrilled to sponsor the 7×24 Exchange Washington DC Chapter’s Annual Golf Tournament, held at Golf Club at Lansdowne located in the heart of the data center capital. The event, which took place last Monday and brought together professionals from across the mission-critical and data center industry for a fantastic day of networking, fun,
Originally Posted Here: https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/sponsored/article/55056873/pkaza-the-shifting-strategy-of-the-critical-facilities-industry-in-2024 As Q2 comes to an end, Peter Kazella and Pkaza take a look back at previous years hiring, tech trends, and what we foresee for the remaining 2024. We’ve seen that some companies that were once extremely successful have suddenly stalled, while others are experiencing rapid growth. What sets them apart?
The Data Center Frontier Show
The Certified Mission Critical Operator program was created to meet the growing need for qualified operators to maintain today’s complex data centers. Experienced Mission Critical Operators from major corporations created the blueprint via a grant from the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For excellence in operating a Mission Critical data center, you can count on a Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO).
DCPRO is a wholly owned subsidiary of DatacenterDynamics, the industry's most influential media and events brand. DC Professional Ltd. was formed in 2011 to service the professional development needs of the rapidly evolving mission critical IT infrastructure industry. They have provided classroom training to more than 12,000 students around the world - in many languages - through its network of expert instructors, and has delivered more than 15,000 modules of online training.
Uptime Institute aligns their data center education and training programs along three tracks, focused on data center design, management and operations. Uptime Institute teaches courses in over 30 cities worldwide, providing you a convenient opportunity to join an alumni network of over 3000 graduates around the world and take your data center education to the next level. Uptime Institute has earned CPD Accreditation through The CPD Standards Office. Taking Uptime Institute Accredited Training Courses qualifies as continuing education credits.
The Marist College Institute for Data Center Professionals (IDCP) was founded in 2004 with support and funding from the National Science Foundation. In partnership with professional, industry and governmental organizations, the IDCP has been providing individuals and corporate teams with skills-based education and credentialing supporting the data center and enterprise computing environments of the future.
DCD Connect New York 2027
When: Monday, May 17, 2027 to Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Where: Marriot Marquis, Times Square, NYC
7×24 Metro New York – 2026 Annual Holiday Party
When: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Where: Ascent Lounge – 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
AFCOM Central Ohio Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:30 AM-2:00 PM
Where: Citi; 306 Greif Parkway; Delaware, Ohio 43015; United States
7×24 Fall Conference / The Intersection of AI & Traditional Data Centers
When: 10/25/2026 – 10/28/2026 From: 1:00 pm To: 12:15 pm
Where: JW Marriott San Antonio, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261
7×24 Exchange Northeast Regional Chapter Conference
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00 PM to Wednesday, October 7, 2026 4:30 PM
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
infra/STRUCTURE 2026 presented by Structure Research
When: 10/6/2026-10/8/2026 From: 12:00 PM To: 3:30 PM
Where: Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
7×24 16th Annual 7×24 Carolinas and SERBCA Technical Summit
When: Friday, October 2, 2026 From: 9:30 AM To: 6:00 PM
Where: Topgolf Charlotte-University – 9110 Drivers Way Charlotte, NC 28262
YOTTA 2026
When: 9/28/2026-9/30/2026
Where: Caesars Forum – 3911 S Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109
The 15th Annual 7×24 Exchange DC Chapter Golf Tournament
When: Tuesday, Sep 22nd 2025 From: 8:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Where: The Golf Club at Lansdowne – 44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176
AFCOM Central Ohio Golf Outing
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
Where: Glenross Golf Club; 231 Club House Drive; Delaware, Ohio 43015
Data Center World Power 2026 by Informa
When: Monday, September 21, 2026 to Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Grapevine, Texas
Datacloud USA x Metro Connect Fall 2025 Agenda
When: 9/2/2026-9/3/2026 From: 09:00 AM To: 05:00 PM
Where: Austin Marriott Downtown 304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE): Rockies
When: Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:30 AM-12:00 PM
Where: The Westin Denver Downtown; 1672 Lawrence Street; Denver, CO 80202
Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE): South
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:30 PM to Thursday, August 13, 2026 4:30 PM
Where: 1600 E. Randol Mill; Arlington TX 76011
AFCOM Arizona Happy Hour & Intern Celebration
When: Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Where: Hundred Mile Brewing; 690 N Scottsdale Road; Tempe, Arizona 85281
AFCOM Arizona Happy Hour & Intern Celebration
When: Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Where: Hundred Mile Brewing; 690 N Scottsdale Road; Tempe, Arizona 85281
Data Center Frontier Trends Summit
When: August 4, 2026 – August 6, 2026 From: 7:30 AM To: 3:00 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Reston – 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190
Data Center Frontier Trends Summit
When: 8/4/2026 – 8/6/2026 From: 7:30 AM To: 3:00 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Reston – 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190
7×24 Carolinas 2026 Summer Meeting
When: July 30, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Where: Hotel Ballast – 301 N. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
7×24 Exchange Carolinas Summer Meeting
When: 7/30/2026-7/31/2026
Where: Hotel Ballast – 301 N. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
WiMCO Black Wing Clay Target Shooting Lessons
When: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Where: Black Wing Shooting Center – 3722 Marysville Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
7×24 Metro NY Annual Scholarship Golf Outing – 25th Anniversary
When: Monday, July 20, 2026 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Where: Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
BISNOW: National DICE Capital Markets – Funding the next wave of digital infrastructure by linking AI workloads, power readiness, delivery execution and capital stacks across markets
When: Thursday, July 16, 2026 From: 7:30 AM To: 12:30 PM
Where: New York Marriott Marquis – 1535 Broadway; New York, NY 10036
AFCOM Central Ohio July Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 11:30 AM-2:00 PM
Where: WeConnect; 35 Collegeview Road; Westerville, Ohio 43081
7×24 Exchange DC Chapter – 2026 International Data Center Day (IDCD) Cloud Run
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Quantum Park, UUNet Drive & Loudoun County Parkway, VA
AFCOM Potomac – Flags for First Graders Flag Packing Event
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 From: 9:00 AM To: 12:00 PM
Where: LCPS Administration Building – 21000 Education Ct, Ashburn, Virginia 20148